Daily Archives: April 26, 2017

Global Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori Infection: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Gastroenterology Journal

The epidemiology of Helicobacter pylori infection has changed with improvements in sanitation and methods of eradication. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate changes in the global prevalence of H pylori infection. Continue reading →

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Tumor Necrosis Factor Inhibits Spread of Hepatitis C Virus Among Liver Cells, Independent from Interferons

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Gastroenterology Journal

Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) an inflammatory cytokine expressed by human fetal liver cells (HFLCs) following infection with cell culture-derived hepatitis C virus. TNF has been reported to increase entry of HCV pseudoparticles into hepatoma cells and in… Continue reading →

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